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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.66, 228.86 and 84.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.66, 228.86 and 84.22 is: 126.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.66 : 228.86 = 84.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.66/228.86 = 84.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.66x = 228.86 × 84.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.66x = 19,274.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,274.59/152.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.26

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